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Howard Gardner

Big Thinkers: Howard Gardner on Digital Youth

The founder of multiple-intelligences theory discusses the challenges ethics and education face as digital media become more prevalent.

Tags: 21st-century skills, multiple intelligences, Project Learning, Technology Integration, K-12
5/26/09
3
An Arizona State University professor sees a bright future for video games in the learning process -- in and out of school.

Big Thinkers: James Paul Gee on Grading with Games

An Arizona State University professor sees a bright future for video games in the learning process -- in and out of school.

Tags: 21st-century skills, Comprehensive Assessment, Technology Integration, K-12
5/26/09
5
Howard Gardner

Big Thinkers: Howard Gardner on Multiple Intelligences

Edutopia revisits its 1997 interview with the Harvard University professor about multiple intelligences and new forms of assessment.

Tags: assessing projects, authentic assessment, brain-based learning, multiple intelligences, K-12
4/1/09
4.882355

Multiple Intelligences Leave No Child Behind

Edutopia revisits Indianapolis's Key Learning Community to see how things have changed since our first look in 2001.

Tags: alternative programs, assessing projects, assessing student projects, authentic assessment, brain-based learning, IN, multiple intelligences, project-based learning, K-12
4/1/09
4.4

Multiple Intelligences Thrive in Smartville

At the Enota Multiple Intelligences Academy, in Gainesville, Georgia, students know exactly how they are smart.

Tags: 21st-century skills, authentic assessment, brain-based learning, community partnerships, cooperative learning, GA, multiple intelligences, parent involvement, Elementary/K-5
4/1/09
4.81818

An Introduction to Project Learning

In this hands-on approach to teaching, students create schoolwork that demonstrates core subject knowledge.

Tags: 21st-century skills, assessing projects, assessing student projects, community partnerships, Comprehensive Assessment, cooperative learning, Project Learning, project-based learning, K-12
3/4/09
4.17647

Music and Dance Drive Academic Achievement

Tucson, Arizona, elementary schools find success by infusing arts into every discipline.

Tags: AZ, community partnerships, Integrated Studies, Social & Emotional Learning, Elementary/K-5
1/28/09
4.8
Boy and man working on building an electric car model.

After-School Mentors Matter

Through the Citizen Schools program, professionals team up with public schools to create an enhanced learning community after the school day ends.

Tags: after-school programs, classroom management, curriculum planning, mentoring, mentors, New Day for Learning, parent involvement, Project Learning, project planning, project-based learning, Social & Emotional Learning, starting a program, teacher mentors, Middle/6-8
1/20/09
5

An After-School Network That Works

The Providence, Rhode Island, after-hours program engages kids in learning -- and fun.

Tags: after-school programs, community partnerships, Comprehensive Assessment, mentoring, mentors, Mott, New Day for Learning, Project Learning, project-based learning, RI, school-to-career, Social & Emotional Learning, starting a program, student motivation, Middle/6-8
1/20/09
3.666665
Headshot of Arne Duncan.

From Worst to First: An Interview with Arne Duncan

The former CEO of Chicago Public Schools, President Obama's pick for U.S. secretary of education, discusses his strategy for reforming the city's school district and his passion for after-school programs.

Tags: 21st-century skills, after-school programs, alternative programs, community partnerships, cooperative learning, IL, Project Learning, starting a program, teacher preparation, K-12
12/4/08
4.375